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Newspaper Column – The Voice – 02/03/26

One of the biggest of the many legacies of the previous government, as measured by the weight of casework in my “postbag”, is the serious failings experienced by children with Special Educational Needs in our education system. Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) and Education, Health & Care Plan (ECHP) services have failed many children during the crucial years they’re supposed to be at school, though far too many find their needs can’t be accommodated there. A nationwide problem.  So, I welcomed the launch last week of the Government’s Schools White Paper, which includes plans to […]

Government measure to combat poverty fails to help all

Local MP, Andrew George challenged government Ministers to help all who struggle most in energy poverty, following today’s announced initiative to cut energy bills.   Ofgem today announced that the energy price cap is set to drop by 7% from April, cutting the average dual-fuel household’s bill by about £10 per month. However, Andrew George has asked Ministers to do more for rural households who buy bottled gas and […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 23/02/26

One of the biggest of the many legacies of the previous government, as measured by the weight of casework in my “postbag”, is the serious failings experienced by children with Special Educational Needs in our education system. Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) and Education, Health & Care Plan (ECHP) services have failed many children during the crucial years they’re supposed to be at school, though far too many find their needs can’t be accommodated there. A nationwide problem.  So, I welcomed the launch this week of the Government’s Schools White Paper, which […]

Schools White paper – “Encouraging, but must do better”, George

Liberal Democrat MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Andrew George welcomed today’s Schools White Paper and has called an urgent “SEND Summit” for parents, teachers, specialists, carers, and students (details below and attached).  Andrew said: “There’s much to welcome in today’s White Paper. The whole sector and SEND services in particular need a radical re-think. […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 18/02/26

When the Westminster Village is seized by feverish drama many MPs lose ability of calm judgement and respond instead by headline-chasing in collusion with a media on steroids.   And so it is with the shocking Epstein files and the Mandelson revelations. Our first priority should be to support victims of trafficking and abuse, to introduce urgent measures to protect girls and […]

Helston & Lizard amongst UK’s worst for postal delivery – MP turns up the heat on Royal Mail boss 

In his letter (sent yesterday; copy attached), Mr George reports a continuing pattern of late deliveries causing real harm to constituents, including missed medical appointments, fines received for unavoidable late payment, and business disruption. He’s questioned Royal Mail about service levels and quality, and their plans to restore reliable delivery.    Mr George emphasised that his concerns are not a […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 16/02/26

We eat far fewer fresh vegetables that we did 50 years ago. “We’re not eating enough of the good stuff” says Jamie Oliver. Meanwhile consumption of ultra processed food (which is contributing to ballooning ill health and obesity) has rocketed.   I visited one of west Cornwall’s success stories Riviera Produce this week; shown around by David Simmons, head of […]

Andrew George MP to Host Upcoming Public Meetings 

Andrew is inviting constituents to two upcoming public meetings in Mullion and Helston.  Ask Andrew – Mullion Saturday 14 February | 10am–12pm 📍Mullion Village Hall Andrew will be joined by Cornwall Councillor Rory Gow for an “Ask Andrew” session. Residents are welcome to drop in for crowst, coffee and conversation, with an opportunity to raise local concerns and ask questions. […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 11/02/26

I called for the abolition of the unelected House of Lords. A handful of the 844 peers have taken it upon themselves to use procedural tactics to intentionally halt a Private Members’ Bill (PMB) which has majority backing of the elected House of Commons.  Of course, unelected Lords have an important role to play and, when operating at its […]

George welcomes surgical robot announcement 

Commenting on the news that Cornwall will receive its first ever soft-tissue robotic surgical system, West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly MP, Andrew George, said:  “I congratulate everyone involved in this campaign. This will further enhance the quality of surgical services in Cornwall.”  The campaign to bring the system to Treliske Hospital, Truro. was a collaborative effort between RCHT […]